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Acer TravelMate P2 Lifecycle Extension Manual

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TravelMate P2/ TMP214-52/ TMP214-52G/
TravelMate P214-52/ TravelMate P214-52G/
TMP40-52/ TMP40-52G
LIFECYCLE EXTENSION
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  • Page 1 TravelMate P2/ TMP214-52/ TMP214-52G/ TravelMate P214-52/ TravelMate P214-52G/ TMP40-52/ TMP40-52G LIFECYCLE EXTENSION GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Disassembly Procedures ........1-1 Troubleshooting ........1-49 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List .

  • Page 3: Disassembly Procedures

    Disassembly Procedures Safety Guidelines This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to remove and de-install components from the computer. Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your personal safety. Each procedure included in this chapter assumes that you are preparing your computer for recycling and disposal.
  • Page 4 WEEE Annex VII Component These components are classified as requiring selective treatment: Battery pack  WLAN module  DIMM modules  SSD module  LTE module  Touchpad module  USB board  Mainboard  RTC battery  LCD panel ...
  • Page 5 Pre-disassembly Instructions Do the following prior to starting any maintenance procedures: 1. Place the system on a stable work surface. 2. Remove AC adapter (A) from the system and peripherals (Figure 1-1). 3. Remove all cables from system. Figure 1-1. AC Adapter Outlet 4.
  • Page 6 Base Cover Removal 1. Remove twelve (12) screws from the base cover (Figure 1-3). Figure 1-3. Base Cover Removal 2. Carefully pry up the base cover starting from the upper side near the LCD hinges to release the latches. Then continue releasing the remaining latches on the left and right sides (Figure 1-4).
  • Page 7 3. Grasp and remove the base cover from the system (Figure 1-5). Figure 1-5. Base Cover Removal Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 8 Battery Pack Removal Prerequisite: Base Cover Removal 1. Find the battery pack (A) in the system (Figure 1-6). 2. Detach the adhesive tape (B) from the battery cable connector (Figure 1-6). 3. Detach the transparent mylar (C) securing the fan and battery cables (Figure 1-6).
  • Page 9 4. Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard connector (D) (Figure 1-7). Figure 1-7. Battery Pack Removal 5. Remove the battery pack from the system (Figure 1-8). WEEE Annex VII Component: Battery Pack Figure 1-8. Battery Pack Removal IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery disposal. Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 10 WLAN Module Removal (HDD SKU Only) Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Find the WLAN module (A) on the top assembly (Figure 1-9). Figure 1-9. WLAN Module Location 2. Disconnect the AUX antenna cable (white-color) from the WLAN AUX pin (Figure 1-10).
  • Page 11 5. Remove one (1) screw securing the WLAN module in place (Figure 1-10). MAIN Figure 1-10. WLAN Module Removal 6. Remove the WLAN module from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-11). WEEE Annex VII Component: WLAN Module Figure 1-11. WLAN Module Removal Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 12 WLAN Module Removal (LTE SKU Only) Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Find the WLAN module (A) on the top assembly (Figure 1-12). Figure 1-12. WLAN Module Location 2. Disconnect the AUX antenna cable (white-color) from the WLAN AUX pin (Figure 1-13).
  • Page 13 4. Remove one (1) screw securing the WLAN module in place (Figure 1-13). MAIN Figure 1-13. WLAN Module Removal 5. Remove the WLAN module from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-14). WEEE Annex VII Component: WLAN Module Figure 1-14. WLAN Module Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-11...
  • Page 14 DIMM Modules Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Find the DIMM module (A) in the system (Figure 1-15). 2. Push the DIMM module clips (B) outwards (Figure 1-15). Figure 1-15. DIMM Module Removal 1-12 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 15 3. Remove the DIMM module from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-16). WEEE Annex VII Component: DIMM Modules Figure 1-16. DIMM Module Removal 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for an additional DIMM module (if necessary). Disassembly Procedures 1-13...
  • Page 16 SSD Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove one (1) screw securing the SSD module (A) in place (Figure 1-17). Figure 1-17. SSD Module Removal 2. Remove the SSD module from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-18). WEEE Annex VII Component: SSD Module Figure 1-18.
  • Page 17 LTE Module Removal (LTE SKU Only) Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Find the LTE module (A) on the top assembly (Figure 1-19). 2. Disconnect the MAIN antenna cable (yellow-color) from the LTE MAIN pin (Figure 1-19). 3. Disconnect the AUX antenna cable (blue-color) from the LTE AUX pin (Figure 1-19).
  • Page 18 5. Remove the LTE module from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-20). WEEE Annex VII Component: LTE Module Figure 1-20. LTE Module Removal 1-16 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 19 HDD Module Removal (HDD SKU Only) Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (B) from the WLAN module connectors (Figure 1-21). 2. Detach the adhesive tape (A) from the mainboard (Figure 1-21). 3. Remove four (4) screws (C) securing the HDD bracket (Figure 1-21).
  • Page 20 4. Remove the HDD module assembly (D) from its compartment (Figure 1-22). Figure 1-22. HDD Module Removal 5. Disconnect the HDD cable from the HDD module connector (E) (Figure 1-23). Figure 1-23. HDD Module Removal 1-18 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 21 6. Remove four (4) screws (F) from the HDD bracket (Figure 1-24). Figure 1-24. HDD Module Removal 7. Remove the HDD module from its bracket. Disassembly Procedures 1-19...
  • Page 22 Touchpad Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Lift the keyboard FPC (A) for easy access to the touchpad module connector (Figure 1-25). 2. Disconnect the touchpad FFC (B) from the mainboard connector and from the touchpad board connector (Figure 1-25).
  • Page 23 3. Peel off and remove the touchpad conductive tape (C) from the touchpad module and top assembly (Figure 1-26). Figure 1-26. Touchpad Module Removal 4. Remove two screws securing the touchpad module in place (Figure 1-27). Figure 1-27. Touchpad Board Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-21...
  • Page 24 5. Using the screwdriver, push the guide pins (D) firmly to release them from the top assembly (Figure 1-28). 6. With one hand is placed underneath the touchpad module, push the touchpad module slightly to disengage it from the bottom latches (E), and then remove the touchpad module (F) from the top assembly (Figure 1-28).
  • Page 25 LCD Module Removal (HDD SKU Only) Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the WLAN antennas cables (A) from the WLAN module connectors (Figure 1-29). 2. Unroute the WLAN antennas cables from the guides on the top assembly (Figure 1-29). 3. Disconnect the eDP cable from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-29).
  • Page 26 4. Remove four (4) screws securing the LCD module in place (Figure 1-30). Figure 1-30. LCD Module Removal 5. Place the device on a flat surface, top assembly facing up (Figure 1-31). 6. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-31).
  • Page 27 7. Close the top assembly and lift both LCD hinges until they are fully extended (Figure 1-32). Figure 1-32. LCD Module Removal 8. Open the top assembly again, and then pull it backwards to remove the top assembly away from the LCD module (Figure 1-33).
  • Page 28 LCD Module Removal (LTE SKU Only) Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the tuner antenna cable from the LTE board connector (A) (Figure 1-34). 2. Unroute the tuner antenna cable from the guide on the top assembly (Figure 1-34). Figure 1-34. LCD Module Removal 3.
  • Page 29 4. Disconnect the LTE antennas cables (B) from the LTE module connectors (Figure 1-36). 5. Disconnect the WLAN antennas cables (C) from the WLAN module connectors (Figure 1-36). 6. Unroute the LTE and WLAN antennas cables from the guides on the top assembly (Figure 1-36).
  • Page 30 9. Remove four (4) screws securing the LCD module in place (Figure 1-38). Figure 1-38. LCD Module Removal 10. Place the device on a flat surface, top assembly facing up (Figure 1-39). 11. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-39).
  • Page 31 12. Close the top assembly and lift both LCD hinges until they are fully extended (Figure 1-40). Figure 1-40. LCD Module Removal 13. Open the top assembly again, and then pull it backwards to remove the top assembly away from the LCD module (Figure 1-41).
  • Page 32 USB Board Removal Prerequisite: WLAN Module Removal (HDD SKU Only) 1. Disconnect the USB board FFC (A) from the mainboard and USB board connectors (Figure 1-42). 2. Remove two (2) screws securing the USB board in place (Figure 1-42). Figure 1-42. USB Board Removal CAUTION: USB board FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit) can be damaged if removed while the mainboard connector and the USB board connector are locked.
  • Page 33 3. Remove the USB board (B) from the top assembly (Figure 1-43). WEEE Annex VII Component: USB Board Figure 1-43. USB Board Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-31...
  • Page 34 Mainboard Removal (HDD SKU Only) Prerequisite: Ensure that the WLAN Module, DIMM Modules, Fan, Heatsink, and SSD Module have been disassembled prior removing the mainboard. 1. Remove two (2) screws (A) securing the right side LCD hinge in place (Figure 1-44).
  • Page 35 2. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-45). Figure 1-45. Mainboard Removal 3. Close the top assembly and lift the right side of LCD hinge until it is fully extended (Figure 1-46). Figure 1-46. Mainboard Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-33...
  • Page 36 4. Remove the adhesive tape on the keyboard FPC connector (B) (Figure 1-47). Figure 1-47. Mainboard Removal 5. Disconnect the HDD cable from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-48). 6. Disconnect the USB board FFC from the mainboard connector (D) (Figure 1-48).
  • Page 37 12. Remove seven (7) screws (J) securing the mainboard in place (Figure 1-48). Figure 1-48. Mainboard Removal 13. Release the mainboard from the top assembly and then remove (Figure 1-49). WEEE Annex VII Component: Mainboard Figure 1-49. Mainboard Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-35...
  • Page 38 CAUTION: USB board FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit), touchpad FFC, and keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed while the mainboard connectors are locked. Figure 1-50. Mainboard IMPORTANT: Circuit board >10 cm² has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in Figure 1-50.
  • Page 39 Mainboard Removal (LTE SKU Only) Prerequisite: Ensure that the WLAN Module, DIMM Modules, Fan, Heatsink, and SSD Module have been disassembled prior removing the mainboard. 1. Remove two (2) screws (A) securing the right side LCD hinge in place (Figure 1-51).
  • Page 40 2. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-52). Figure 1-52. Mainboard Removal 3. Close the top assembly and lift the right side of LCD hinge until it is fully extended (Figure 1-53). Figure 1-53. Mainboard Removal 1-38 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 41 4. Remove the adhesive tape on the keyboard FPC connector (B) (Figure 1-54). Figure 1-54. Mainboard Removal 5. Disconnect the keyboard backlight FFC from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-55). 6. Disconnect the LTE board FFC from the mainboard connector (D) (Figure 1-55).
  • Page 42 11. Pry to detach the adhesive tape underneath the RTC battery. Then remove the RTC battery (I) (Figure 1-55). 12. Disconnect the eDP cable from the mainboard connector (J) (Figure 1-55). 13. Disconnect the speakers cable from the mainboard connector (K) (Figure 1-55).
  • Page 43 CAUTION: Keyboard backlight FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit), LTE board FFC, USB board FFC, touchpad FFC, keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit), and NFC FFC can be damaged if removed while the mainboard connectors are locked. Figure 1-57. Mainboard IMPORTANT: Circuit board >10 cm² has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in Figure 1-57.
  • Page 44 RTC Battery Removal Prerequisite: SSD Module Removal 1. Detach the RTC battery cable from the mainboard connector (A) and unroute the cable from the guides on the top assembly (Figure 1-58). 2. Pry to detach the adhesive tape underneath the RTC battery (Figure 1-58).
  • Page 45 LCD Bezel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal (HDD SKU Only) LCD Module Removal (LTE SKU Only) 1. Pry the LCD bezel from the bottom side to release latches (Figure 1-59). Figure 1-59. LCD Bezel Removal 2. Continue along the left side of the bezel (Figure 1-60).
  • Page 46 3. Pry the LCD bezel from the upper side to release latches (Figure 1-61). Figure 1-61. LCD Bezel Removal 4. Continue along the right side of the bezel until all the latches have been released (Figure 1-62). Then lift and remove the bezel from LCD module. Figure 1-62.
  • Page 47 LCD Panel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal 1. Pry slightly to access the double-sided mounting tape (A) underneath the LCD panel (B). Then pull to detach the double-sided mounting tape from the LCD cover. Repeat the same procedure to remove the double-sided mounting tape on another side of the LCD panel (Figure 1-63).
  • Page 48 3. Detach the mylar tape (C) securing the eDP cable to the LCD panel (Figure 1-64). Figure 1-64. LCD Panel Removal 4. Release the eDP cable latch (Figure 1-65). Figure 1-65. LCD Panel Removal 1-46 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 49 5. Disconnect the eDP cable from the LCD panel connector (D) (Figure 1-66). Figure 1-66. LCD Panel Removal 6. Remove the LCD panel. CAUTION: Make sure the eDP cable is moved away from the device to avoid damage during LCD Panel removal. Disassembly Procedures 1-47...
  • Page 50 Top Assembly Removal (Keyboard Removal) Prerequisite: HDD SKU: Ensure that the USB Board, Speakers, HDD Module, Touchpad Module, and LCD Module have been disassembled prior removing the top assembly. LTE and/or NFC SKUs: Ensure that the USB Board, Speakers, LTE Board, NFC Module, Touchpad Module, and LCD Module have been disassembled prior removing the top assembly.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.

  • Page 52: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Please contact your local service center to find out how to obtain the part or replace your device. 1-50 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...

  • Page 53: Exploded Diagrams

    Exploded Diagrams Figure 1-68. System Exploded Diagram Table 1-2. System Exploded Diagram Description Acer Part No. Top Assembly 6B.VLJN7.001 USB Board FFC 50.VLEN7.004 USB Board 55.VMNN7.001 HDD Cable 50.VLEN7.001 HDD Bracket 33.VMNN7.001 HDD Module KH.50004.015 Speakers 23.VMLN7.001 Exploded Diagrams 1-51...
  • Page 54 Table 1-2. System Exploded Diagram Description Acer Part No. Touchpad Module 56.VLWN7.001 Touchpad FFC 50.VLEN7.003 SSD Module KN.12807.029 DIMM Module KN.4GB07.036 WLAN Module KE.11X0N.006 Battery Pack KT.00304.012 23.VLLN7.001 Heatsink 24.VLLN7.001 Mainboard NB.VLF11.002 Base Cover 60.VLWN7.001 1-52 Exploded Diagrams...
  • Page 55 Figure 1-69. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 1-3. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Description Acer Part No. LCD Bezel 60.VLWN7.003 LCD Panel KL.1400D.025 LCD Hinge L 33.VLWN7.001 LCD Hinge R 33.VLWN7.002 eDP Cable 50.VLWN7.005 Camera Module KS.0HD0Q.004 WLAN Antenna (MAIN+AUX) 50.VLWN7.001 LCD Cover 60.VLWN7.002...

  • Page 56: Software Update

    Software Update Updating your software Please visit http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1-54 Software Update...

  • Page 57: Personal Data Removal

    Personal Data Removal Removing your personal data There are three options to choose from: Option 1: Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Recovery. Under  Reset this PC, select Get started. Open Recovery settings. Option 2: Restart your PC to get to the sign-in screen, then press and hold down ...

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